About the route

Merstone (disused) station in the village of Merstone. Free parking available.

From Merstone Station to Newport. A more challenging part of the Red Squirrel trail. Multi surfaced- mainly Tarmac but with some shingle, mud, puddles - weather permitting. There are some road crossings and narrow tracks along the way but we will ride into Newport along the river path and road to the Bargemans Rest for our break before heading back to Merstone. I have extended this ride so we can do the across Newport wiggle in preparation for our Red Squirrel Trail ride in March. So, there will be a bit of road riding but mostly on designated cycle path even through Newport.